How long does Murg Mumtaz take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Murg Mumtaz serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Murg Mumtaz spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Murg Mumtaz?

500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ½ cup Curd, 10 Almonds, 10 Cashew (half), 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Murg Mumtaz?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Murg Mumtaz?

About 503 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Murg Mumtaz

Name: Murg Mumtaz
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2 tsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 tsp Cumin; 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut; ½ cup Curd; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1½ cup Water; 1 Onion, Slices; 10 Almonds; 10 Cashew (half); 5 Green Chilli; 3 tbsp Ghee; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Cloves; 1 Black Cardamom; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

50 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 25 min · Cook 25 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Malai Chicken Gravy · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Murg mumtaz: chicken marinated in curd and roasted spices, cooked in ghee with almond and cashew paste. Mild, serves 3, 50 minutes plus marinating, video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

21 items

3 people

Coriander Seeds2 tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Cumin2 tsp
Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Curd½ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Water1½ cup
Onion, Slices1
Almonds10
Cashew (half)10
Green Chilli5
Ghee3 tbsp
Green Cardamom3
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves3
Black Cardamom1
Bay Leaves2
Salt1 tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Green Chilli, Slit3
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	503kcal	1509kcal
Protein	40g	119g
Carbohydrate	18g	54g
Fat	32g	97g
Fibre	5.2g	16g
Sugar	4.5g	14g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
In a pan dry, roast the masala ingredients on a low flame until golden brown and aromatic. Blend it into a fine powder.
Coriander SeedsBlack PeppercornsCumin
2
In a mixing bowl, add chicken, curd, ginger garlic and the prepared masala, mix thoroughly and let it marinate for 1 hour.
Chicken Curry CutCurdGinger Garlic Paste
3
In a pan, pour water, add all the ingredients for the paste, and let it cook on a moderate flame for 10 minutes. Blend into a smooth paste and set aside.
WaterOnionAlmondsCashew (half)Green Chilli
4
In a pan pour ghee and add the whole garam masalas and the marinated chicken along with salt, cook for 2-3 minutes on a high flame.
GheeGreen CardamomCuminCinnamonClovesBlack CardamomBay LeavesSalt
5
Add the ground paste. Cook for 10 minutes on a moderate flame and finish the gravy with kasoori methi, green chillies and coriander leaves.
Kasuri MethiGreen ChilliCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Murg Mumtaz take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Murg Mumtaz serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Murg Mumtaz vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Murg Mumtaz spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Murg Mumtaz?: 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ½ cup Curd, 10 Almonds, 10 Cashew (half), 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Murg Mumtaz?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Murg Mumtaz?: About 503 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.